You were already exhausted before the headlines got this bad. You were already walking on eggshells, already running on empty, already holding everything together while quietly falling apart. Now add a recession, a war, and a political climate that feels like it could swallow everything — and you are not just burned out. You are burning from both ends. There's a name for what's happening to you. And there is a way through it.

Do you have to call it narcissism to get help? Many women in toxic relationships struggle with the label “narcissist” while experiencing gaslighting, emotional abuse, trauma bonding, and burnout. This article explains why the label matters less than recognizing the harm and getting support.